- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flushing, NY
Ps 20 John Bowne
Federal NCES profile for Ps 20 John Bowne, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360012202105
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 20 John Bowne earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #25 of 28
- schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 20 John Bowne has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 20 John Bowne ranks #25 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012202105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ps 20 John Bowne held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 360012202105 · Flushing, NY Other · MID · TRAD
995 enr · 14.2:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Ps 20 John Bowne held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 20 John Bowne in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- Is 237
Is 237
1,313 students
- This school 995
Ps 20 John Bowne
995 students
What this shows Ps 20 John Bowne reports 995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 20 John Bowne compares
Ps 20 John Bowne held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Asian 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 3.3%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Ps 20 John Bowne is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 20 John Bowne Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 20 John Bowne's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 20 John Bowne
How many students attend Ps 20 John Bowne?
Ps 20 John Bowne has 995 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flushing, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,033 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 20 John Bowne?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 20 John Bowne is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 20 John Bowne?
82.2% of students at Ps 20 John Bowne are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 20 John Bowne?
The largest demographic group at Ps 20 John Bowne is Asian at 66.7% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 20 John Bowne?
Ps 20 John Bowne has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 20 John Bowne rank among schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 20 John Bowne ranks #25 of 28 schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Ps 20 John Bowne, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.